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Dental Bridges - Pros and Cons
- Maryland Bridge Failures: I have a Maryland bridge on the lower front of my teeth replacing my center front two teeth and a third one to the left. It will not stay in. From the time of placement, I have had it recemented twice within the first week, it then lasted about a month, then 3 months, and this last time 3 days. I am so very careful because of the problems and am very stressed by this as I am being made to feel that this is my fault no matter what I do. Also, I am now being charged for each recementing. I need to know what to do about keeping this appliance in place. ...Visitor from NY (answer)
- Restylane Injections for receding gums under bridge? I have a 3 tooth permanent bridge in the top front (my second), due to the fact that I was born with a "supernumerary" attached to my front tooth and it never came down when I lost my baby tooth. A dental surgeon removed it from the gum, in childhood. I am now 60, and my gums are receding. The middle tooth of the bridge now looks like it is suspended in air, a terrible fake look. My dentist suggests a new bridge or an implant to deal with this, along with a gum tissue implant. Since my only problem with the bridge is receding gums, can Restylane injections or something similar, be used instead, to build up the gums, without a new bridge or implant? ...Visitor from DE (answer)
- Permanent Bridge Removal: I had a 3 tooth upper back left bridge installed permanently about 6 months ago in a prior state where I then lived. On one of the teeth, the porcelain fell off the front and back, (it is fused to metal). My question is, when my Dentist removes the bridge, will that damage the two teeth that it is cemented to? I'm concerned about getting it removed - fear you know! ...Visitor from NC (answer)
- Temporary Bridge Pain: I am on my third bridge (same teeth) in 6 years. This last one has been problems from the beginning. The permanent bridge was placed and cracked in two within the first 48 hours. I was eating a cracker at the time. The dentist has since removed, put a hook(?) in one tooth, and a new impression has been made. The temporary was placed 3 days ago and I am in quite a bit of discomfort. The dentist said both teeth have had root canals and did the hook placement without anesthesia. Could this be the reason for the discomfort or is there likely another cause? I just began a new job and have been told I cannot take any more time off, so unneccesary appointments need to be avoided. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Cracked surface on bridge: I have a 5 tooth porcelain bridge in the front of my mouth. One of the teeth has a cracked surface which has become stained from food. My dentist has been unable to polish it off. It is very unsightly and I would like to have it corrected. Is there some way to improve the appearance without replacing the entire bridge which would cost several thousand dollars? Is it possible to put a veneer on the one tooth of the bridge? Is there some other procedure? Is there something that would bond to the porcelain to repair this site? ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Loose Bridge? I went to the dentist and they took impressions to make a crown. When they tried to pull the impression out they had a hard time and pulled hard which loosened the left side of my 4 tooth bridge, front top teeth. I thought they could re-glue it but they told me it could crack or damage the bridge if they do. Is there a way to remove this bridge? I hate to have to pay for another, this one is still good. They caused the problem in the first place. I would appreciate any advice on this matter. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Abcess under my bridge: My front teeth are bridged. I have an abcess on one of my front teeth and my dentist says I need to remove my bridge so they can perform root canal. What if the teeth are weak and they're not good for replacement of crowns? Do they need to be extracted? ...Visitor from Calgary Canada (answer)
- Fixed Bridge causing cold sensitivity? What would cause the pain and sensitive sensation to cold water after having a bridge permanently cemented in? I've had this problem 7 weeks since the time my 4 unit bridge was permanently cemented. The frequency has increased in the last couple of days. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Why decay on 10 year old bridge? I have a 5-tooth bridge that is supported by a front tooth on one end and two molars in back. My dentist discovered that the last supporting tooth has decay and the whole bridge will need to be replaced. The bridge is 10 years old. I have always taken care to brush and floss regularly and I wonder why there is decay. Is this an unusual situation? ...Visitor from MA (answer)
- Bridge or Implant? I'm having an abscessed tooth extracted in a couple weeks and I'm having a hard time making a decision about how to replace the tooth. I believe the dentist said the bridge would consist of teeth 13,14 and 15. One of teeth next to the abscessed one needs a crown, but the one on the other side is totally healthy. I have been considering an implant, but worry about this option due to the price and the fact that I would need a sinus lift. I have suffered with nonstop sinusitis for years due to the abscess and worry about more pain and complications. Are implants really that much better?? I really don't want it to be obvious that I have "fake teeth". Is it a good idea to get a second opinion?
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- Mini implants to replace bridge: My wife has a bridge and tooth 17 which was crowned, split the crown consists of numbers 17,18 and 19 18 is gone and 19 has had a root canal. My question is can she get mini implants for the bridge? Her dentist recommends implants but the cost is staggering and the time factor is prohibitive for her job resposibilities. ...Visitor from PA (answer)
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